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ACI Concrete Convention Brings the Concrete Industry Together in Dallas, TX

11/15/2022

On October 23-27, 2022, the ACI Concrete Convention was attended both in-person and virtually by over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world.

The convention in Dallas, Texas, was host to researchers, practitioners, and leaders throughout the concrete industry. These individuals work to improve the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of concrete projects. The convention also provided a forum for networking, education, and an opportunity to provide input on ACI codes, specifications, and guides.

More than 300 committee meetings, 53 technical and educational sessions, and 100+ hours of industry-leading concrete learning were available to attendees.

ACI President Charles Nmai awards Committee ChairVictor Villarreal acertificate of appreciation in recognition of the ACI Northeast Texas Chapter’s convention committee and its volunteers. Featured from left to right: Charles Nmai, Stewart Owings, Victor Villarreal.

During the Opening Session ACI President Charles Nmai discussed how the ACI Resource Centers continue to support Sponsoring Groups and Chapters in meeting demand for ACI knowledge throughout some of the largest construction markets in the United States.

The project team behind the Chau Chak Wing Museum receives the program’s highest honor, the Overall Excellence Award. Featured from left to right: Matthew Allen, Donato D'Angola, Garrett Cassettari, Branko Mihaljevic, Aaron Hughes, David Mahaffey.

During the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, an international celebration of concrete design and construction, 15 awards were given out to winning projects for their exceptional use of concrete. You can view all the winning projects and their project teams on the ACI website.

The Concrete Mixer was held at Gilley’s Dallas on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. More than 1,500 convention attendees registered for this western-style networking event.

In addition to sessions and meetings, there were several networking opportunities available to attendees – including the Concrete Mixer, the Women in ACI Reception, and the Faculty Network Reception. You can view photos from all these events and more by clicking the button below.

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Thank you to the many generous sponsors and exhibitors that supported the fall convention.

The ACI Concrete Convention continues the tradition as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Mark your calendar for the Institute’s next convention – scheduled for April 2-6, 2023, with participation options both online and in-person in San Francisco, California, USA.